How severe is CVE-2022-45146?

CVE-2022-45146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45146 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45146?

CVE-2022-45146 affects Bouncycastle Fips Java Api. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45146?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-45146 published?

CVE-2022-45146 was published on 2022-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45146

CVE-2022-45146 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bouncycastle Fips Java Api with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Bouncycastle Fips Java Api
Published: 2022-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the FIPS Java API of Bouncy Castle BC-FJA before 1.0.2.4. Changes to the JVM garbage collector in Java 13 and later trigger an issue in the BC-FJA FIPS modules where it is possible for temporary keys used by the module to be zeroed out while still in use by the module, resulting in errors or potential information loss. NOTE: FIPS compliant users are unaffected because the FIPS certification is only for Java 7, 8, and 11.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45146?: An issue was discovered in the FIPS Java API of Bouncy Castle BC-FJA before 1.0.2.4. Changes to the JVM garbage collector in Java 13 and later trigger an issue in the BC-FJA FIPS modules where it is possible for temporary keys used by the module to be zeroed out while still in use by the module, resulting in errors or potential information loss. NOTE: FIPS compliant users are unaffected because the FIPS certification is only for Java 7, 8, and 11.
How severe is CVE-2022-45146?: CVE-2022-45146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45146 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45146?: CVE-2022-45146 affects Bouncycastle Fips Java Api. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45146?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-45146 published?: CVE-2022-45146 was published on 2022-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bouncycastle:fips_java_api:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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